Hourly Wage to Salary Calculator
Enter your hourly rate to see your equivalent annual salary and take-home pay after tax and National Insurance.
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Common hourly rates — 2026/27
Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Click any row to load it into the calculator.
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How to convert hourly to annual salary
To convert an hourly rate to an annual salary, multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year.
For example, £15 per hour × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £29,250 per year.
Use the sliders above to adjust your hours and weeks and see how changes affect your annual earnings and take-home pay.
Frequently asked questions
The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from April 2026. The rate for 18–20 year olds is £10.00 per hour.
There is no legal definition, but full-time is generally considered to be 35–40 hours per week. Many salaried roles use 37.5 hours as the standard working week.
Yes — overtime pushes your total earnings higher, which may take you into a higher tax band. Use our take home pay calculator to see the impact.